On an annual basis at their Spring Hall of Fame Banquet the Manitoba Runners' Association will recognize worthy Manitoba Athletes, Builders and/or Running Clubs who have had a significant impact on the Manitoba road running scene by inducting them into the Association's Road Running Hall of Fame.
There will be a maximum of 5 people/clubs inducted into the Hall of Fame each year from 3 categories: Athlete, Builder and/or Running Club.
NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS (Download Nomination Form)
- Nominations to the Hall of Fame must be made by members in good standing of the Manitoba Runners' Association.
- Nominations must be submitted in writing on the official Nomination Form by midnight on January 21st of each calendar year. Nominations will be valid for 3 years; therefore if a nominee is unsuccessful for induction in their first year their name will stand for consideration for the 2 consecutive years thereafter.
- A Selection Committee comprised of a chair and a maximum of 4 members in good standing of the Manitoba Runners' Association as approved by the MRA Board of Directors shall review nominations and select the induction class each year. A minimum of 1 Selection Committee member must be from the Board of Directors.
- The Selection Committee shall meet in February. It is mandatory that the chair and committee members attend the selection meeting(s).
- The Selection Committee's decisions shall be ratified by the Board at the next Board Meeting.
NOMINATION CRITERIA
There shall be three categories of induction:
Athlete Award:
Purpose: To formally recognize the achievements of outstanding Manitoban road runners.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be Manitoba born or be a Manitoba resident during the period for which outstanding performance is claimed.
- Have represented the sport of road running with distinction either in or out of Manitoba, and brought great credit to the sport.
- Have compiled an outstanding record in the sport of road running which extends over a period of years.
Builder Award:
Purpose: To formally recognize the contribution, leadership and abilities of those individuals who have participated in the development of road running in the Province of Manitoba.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be Manitoba born or be a Manitoba resident during the period for which the outstanding contribution is claimed.
- Have demonstrated outstanding service to the sport of road running.
- Have demonstrated leadership in the road running community.
- Open to any individual serving road running. For example: Coach, Volunteer, Administrator or Race Director.
Running Club:
Purpose: To formally recognize the outstanding accomplishments and/or contributions of the members of a club to the road running community in Manitoba.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have demonstrated outstanding service to the sport of road running.
- Be established in Manitoba for the benefit of Manitoba's road running community.